BASEBALL!

Kobi · 10-18-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Starbuck

Game 1 starts tomorrow, Kobi!

Is it tomorrow yet?

Dominique · 10-19-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kobi

Is it tomorrow yet?

It's tomorrow NOW. The high in St Louis for today is 43, with 25 to 35 mile an hour winds.....Brrr.

On another note, Kobi....they are talking about it rather consistantly on the radio this morning, word has leaked that the Bo sox may have been drinking (?) hence the epic melt down. Just what Baseball needs, another black eye. I'll look for a like later.
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MLB has asked the players union to BAN smokeless tobacco during the WS
saying this sends a bad message. (also heard on the radio)

I'll check in later.

Dominique · 10-19-2011, 06:30 AM

Here's a link....you decide

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT

Kobi · 10-19-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow band

It's tomorrow NOW. The high in St Louis for today is 43, with 25 to 35 mile an hour winds.....Brrr.

On another note, Kobi....they are talking about it rather consistantly on the radio this morning, word has leaked that the Bo sox may have been drinking (?) hence the epic melt down. Just what Baseball needs, another black eye. I'll look for a like later.
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MLB has asked the players union to BAN smokeless tobacco during the WS
saying this sends a bad message. (also heard on the radio)

I'll check in later.

43 degrees for a high with 25-35 mile winds. Thats chilly and thats daytime highs. What the heck is the windchill going to be tonight? Not snowing yet is it?

The Boston media has been dissecting the Red Sox team and season since the meltdown. Many unpleasant things have emerged, some have been verified, some denied.

Seems there are a conglomerate of potential reasons why things went wacky. Likely will never know the entire truth, just bits and pieces of it.

Bottom line, from what I have heard and seen, is there is/was a need for a change in leadership. And, players need to be held accountable for their unprofessional behaviors and attitudes.

Hopefully some fresh faces, perspectives, and methods will mold the players back into a cohesive unit so they can maximize their potential next year.

Dominique · 10-19-2011, 05:21 PM

The World Series starts in a few min. I never got back to this thread.

Yes, It sounds like it's time for people to look into the mirror and accept responsibility. (i/e the red sox) We shall see what ownership does in the way of accountability. Of course it's being talked up here, because of the size of the payroll on that team and then that type of behavior goes on. I remember telling you how your designated hitter hit a cheap infield grounder and didn't even run it out, he walked off the field into the dug out and our fans BOOed him loudly. He was looking around like (what?) And when he came up again, they were cat calling Big Pappi. We may suck, but our manager makes us play the game the way it is supposed to be played. Even John Russell did. Mannequin and all....lol. But...when Lloyd McClendon was the manager, rumors circulated, he was a vodka drinker...and was often boozed up in the dug out, and thats why they fired him with something like 18 games left......so wrong is wrong.

OK......I have my green smoothie ready to go in a beer mug! Party ON!
May the best team win, no cheating.

Starbuck · 10-19-2011, 06:23 PM

LET'S GO RANGERS!

macele · 10-20-2011, 05:55 AM

chris carpenter did a good job against an amazing texas lineup.
and cj wilson did better than i thought he would lol.
i really looked for carpenter to step up.
both sides, relief pitching, did great.

tonight, they may go back to a slug fest. i hope not.
i love to see the pitcher work his/her stuff.
big fast pitch softball fan.

tony la russa is the man.

you know mark mcqwire is the cardinals hitting coach.
i have mixed emotions about mark. but i think he may be a pretty good coach.
a player can certainly learn a lot from him.
david freese says mcqwire is a big reason for his success.
and surely mcqwire has something to do with lance berkmans resurgin'.
if we look at the cardinals hitting stats for the season and thus far, ...
something has change for the better.
i guess mcqwire does deserve a second chance. i just wish he didn't need one.

go cardinals!

Dominique · 10-20-2011, 06:26 AM

Mark McGwire, lied to a grand jury. He, and many others, tarnished baseball. Barry-roid-Bonds has yet to get his. I think NONE of them should have any association with the game. They broke the law. They should be treated like any other criminals.

I have no problem posting this about Mark.
Hence my comment last night, NO CHEATING!

Dominique · 10-20-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by macele

i love to see the pitcher work his/her stuff.
big fast pitch softball fan.Me too. I love the battery of baseball, both pitching and catching. I agree about fast pitch softball too. I don't see much of that around here.

tony la russa is the man. Tony has changed his style of managing over the years. He used to play the game a little dirty. Until people started playing him that way, then he didn't it so much and he corrected it. Plus the umpires have stepped it up and do not allow that stuff any more. He was notorious for having his player on second steal the catchers signals to the pitcher. That's a gentlemans rule in baseball. None of that. So teams started beaning his batters in the butt, or the hip (ooops)

He's the first one screaming when he has a hit bat's man now.

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Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	remember Pete Rose? Mark McGwire, lied to a grand jury. He, and many others, tarnished baseball. Barry-roid-Bonds has yet to get his. I think NONE of them should have any association with the game. They broke the law. They should be treated like any other criminals. I have no problem posting this about Mark. Hence my comment last night, NO CHEATING!

10-19-2011, 05:21 PM	#5
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	The World Series starts in a few min. I never got back to this thread. Yes, It sounds like it's time for people to look into the mirror and accept responsibility. (i/e the red sox) We shall see what ownership does in the way of accountability. Of course it's being talked up here, because of the size of the payroll on that team and then that type of behavior goes on. I remember telling you how your designated hitter hit a cheap infield grounder and didn't even run it out, he walked off the field into the dug out and our fans BOOed him loudly. He was looking around like (what?) And when he came up again, they were cat calling Big Pappi. We may suck, but our manager makes us play the game the way it is supposed to be played. Even John Russell did. Mannequin and all....lol. But...when Lloyd McClendon was the manager, rumors circulated, he was a vodka drinker...and was often boozed up in the dug out, and thats why they fired him with something like 18 games left......so wrong is wrong. OK......I have my green smoothie ready to go in a beer mug! Party ON! May the best team win, no cheating.

10-20-2011, 05:55 AM	#7
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	chris carpenter did a good job against an amazing texas lineup. and cj wilson did better than i thought he would lol. i really looked for carpenter to step up. both sides, relief pitching, did great. tonight, they may go back to a slug fest. i hope not. i love to see the pitcher work his/her stuff. big fast pitch softball fan. tony la russa is the man. you know mark mcqwire is the cardinals hitting coach. i have mixed emotions about mark. but i think he may be a pretty good coach. a player can certainly learn a lot from him. david freese says mcqwire is a big reason for his success. and surely mcqwire has something to do with lance berkmans resurgin'. if we look at the cardinals hitting stats for the season and thus far, ... something has change for the better. i guess mcqwire does deserve a second chance. i just wish he didn't need one. go cardinals!